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Experiment 1 Hydrostatic Force and Center of Pressure: Lecturer: T.A

This document describes an experiment to determine the hydrostatic force and center of pressure on a submerged surface. The objectives are to experimentally find the total hydrostatic force and the theoretical and experimental center of pressure. The apparatus involves a tank of water and a balance with a submerged surface. Students will add weights to the balance and measure the depth of submersion, then calculate the total force, moment of force, and theoretical and experimental centers of pressure. Results will be analyzed for sources of error between theoretical and experimental values.

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Experiment 1 Hydrostatic Force and Center of Pressure: Lecturer: T.A

This document describes an experiment to determine the hydrostatic force and center of pressure on a submerged surface. The objectives are to experimentally find the total hydrostatic force and the theoretical and experimental center of pressure. The apparatus involves a tank of water and a balance with a submerged surface. Students will add weights to the balance and measure the depth of submersion, then calculate the total force, moment of force, and theoretical and experimental centers of pressure. Results will be analyzed for sources of error between theoretical and experimental values.

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  • Experiment Overview: Introduces the experiment on hydrostatic force and center of pressure with visual aids and instructor details.
  • Introduction: Describes the purpose of the experiment to understand the center of pressure and hydrostatic force on submerged surfaces.
  • Objectives: Outlines the objectives to experimentally determine hydrostatic force and theoretical center of pressure.
  • Description of the Apparatus: Details the experimental setup including balance beam and measurement components.
  • Theory: Explains the theoretical background involving the calculation of pressure centers and forces.
  • Procedure: Outlines the procedural steps for conducting the experiment including setup and measurement multipliers.
  • Report Requirement: Lists the calculations and observations required in the experimenter's report, including comparing theoretical and experimental results.
  • Results Sheet: Presents a template for recording experimental data during partial and full immersions.
  • Conclusion: Concludes the document encouraging further learning and practice.

University of Palestine

College of Engineering & Urban Planning


Applied Civil Engineering

Experiment 1
Hydrostatic Force and Center of Pressure
Lecturer:
[Link] Hamoda

T.A:
Eng. Eman [Link]

1.1 INTRODUCTION
This experiment is designed to help you understand how to
locate the center of pressure and compute the hydrostatic
force acting on a submerged surface.

1.2 Objectives:
To determine experimentally the resultant hydrostatic
force (total force) applied on a submerged surface.
To determine the experimental and the theoretical center
of pressure.

1.3 Description of the apparatus:

1.4 Theory:
Figure shows the submerged surface viewed from the left
side of the tank . The depth of the centroid below the
surface of the water is h. The x-y coordinate system has its
origin at the centroid. The y-direction position of the center
of pressure, yR,

1.4 Theory:

1.4. Theory:

1.4. Theory:

1.4. Theory:

1.4. Theory:

1.4.1 For Partially Submerged Surfaces:

1.4.2 For Fully Submerged Surfaces:

1.5 Procedure:
vPlace the empty tank on the Bench and position the balance arm on
the pivot.
vPlace the balance pan in the groove at the end of the balance arm.
v Level the tank.
vPosition the counterbalance weight until the balance arm is
horizontal.
vAdd a known amount of weight to the balance pan. Pour water into
the tank until the balance arm is horizontal again. (Note: it may be
easier to overfill then use the drain to level it.)
vWhen the arm is level, this means that the force on the vertical face
of the quadrant balances out the force due to the added weight.
vRead the depth of immersion from the scale on the face of the
quadrant.
vRepeat the experiment by adding more weights (increments of 50g
should work fine) until you have at least two measurements in which
the vertical face is completely submerged.
vCalculate the magnitudes and locations of the forces for each weight
combination.
vCompare these locations with the theoretical positions.

1.6 Report requirement:


1-Compute the following:
The total force (Fr) acting on the submerged portion of the surface
The moment (M) of the total force (Fr) at the water surface
The theoretical center of pressure (h )
The experimental center of pressure (h), by summing moments
about the fulcrum axis
The percentage of error between the theoretical and experimental
values of h

2- In the results section; discuss results, sources of error, and possible


discrepancies with theoretical data.

1.7 RESULTS SHEET:


[Link] IMMERSION
Total weight on arm M
grams
Depth of Water d mm

force (F) Newton's

h experimental

h theory

mm

mm

mm

1.7 RESULTS SHEET:


[Link] IMMERSION
Total weight on arm M
grams
Depth of Water d mm
force (F
Newton's
h experimental

h theory

mm

mm

mm

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